Project Grant 2610162
- The National Science Foundation Division of Undergraduate Education awarded George Mason University $188,367 on October 15, 2026, through the STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076) to develop and implement the Framework for Rigorous AI-Assisted Computer Science Education (FRAME), an instructional model that integrates artificial intelligence into introductory computer science courses while emphasizing authentic software development experiences and responsible AI tool use. The project will...
- The National Science Foundation Division of Undergraduate Education awarded $498,794 to Northern Virginia Community College on October 1, 2026, under the STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076) to design and deliver a year-long residency at George Mason University's Center for Molecular Engineering for community college faculty and high school dual enrollment teachers. The residency immerses educators in authentic research experiences in advanced chemical synthesis and analytical spectroscopy....
- Federal Grant Award Summary Northern Virginia Community College (NVCC) received a $474,859 Project Grant from the National Science Foundation's STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076), awarded July 15, 2025, with completion targeted for June 30, 2028. The grant funds the development and implementation of an AI and Internet of Things (AIoT) cybersecurity curriculum designed to address critical workforce skills gaps in the Northern Virginia region. The project will deliver a comprehensive,...
- The National Science Foundation Division of Undergraduate Education awarded a $995,575 project grant to the Virginia Community College System Office, doing business as Northern Virginia Community College, to develop a supervisor professional learning model to improve internships in information and communication technology. The grant period runs from December 1, 2021 through November 30, 2025 under the STEM Education program (CFDA #47.076), which aims to ensure the vitality of the nation's...
- The National Science Foundation (NSF) awarded a $293,668 Project Grant under the Computer and Information Science and Engineering (CFDA 47.070) program to Bluegrass Community and Technical College, in collaboration with the Computing Research Association, El Paso Community College, and Northeastern University. The grant's goal is to expand access to artificial intelligence (AI) education at community colleges by fostering a community of practice and supporting faculty through virtual roundtables...
- The National Science Foundation Division of Engineering Education and Centers awarded Northern Virginia Community College $166,995 on October 1, 2025, under the IUSE/PFE:RED (Improving Undergraduate STEM Education / Pathways for Engagement: Research Experiences and Demonstrations) program to plan and examine engineering identity development and transfer pathways at a multi-campus community college. NOVA and its collaborator Virginia Tech will conduct research addressing three core questions: how...
- The National Science Foundation Division of Undergraduate Education awarded Virginia Community College System Office (Northern Virginia Community College) $999,938 on October 1, 2026, under the STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076) to enhance geospatial curriculum through integration of uncrewed/unmanned aircraft systems technologies. The recipient will integrate UAS into community college GIS coursework, enabling students to collect, process, and analyze their own data rather than relying on...
- The National Science Foundation Division of Graduate Education awarded Virginia Commonwealth University $250,000 on September 1, 2026, under the STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076) to develop curriculum and instructional materials preparing undergraduate computing students to use artificial intelligence coding tools securely and responsibly. The project will deliver a threat modeling framework for AI-assisted coding workflows and at least eight hands-on laboratory modules built around realistic...
- The National Science Foundation awarded Northern Virginia Community College (Virginia Community College System Office) $399,999 for the Collaborative Research: EPIIC: Advancing Regional Innovation Through Sustainable Engagement (ARISE) project grant effective October 1, 2025, under the NSF Technology, Innovation, and Partnerships program (CFDA 47.084). ARISE convenes a cohort of five primarily undergraduate institutions across the country to enhance their capacity to develop applied research...
- The National Science Foundation Division of Computing and Communication Foundations awarded Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University (Virginia Tech) $790,509 on October 1, 2026, to develop artificial intelligence-based systems that support instructors managing collaborative learning in large introductory programming courses. The project addresses the challenge of scaling peer instruction—in which students work in groups to solve programming problems, discuss strategies, debug...
The National Science Foundation Division of Undergraduate Education awarded Northern Virginia Community College (Virginia Community College System Office) $215,701 on October 15, 2026, under the STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076) to develop, implement, evaluate, and disseminate the Framework for Rigorous AI-Assisted Computer Science Education (FRAME), an instructional framework integrating artificial intelligence into introductory computer science courses while emphasizing authentic software development experiences. The project will develop modular instructional materials for Introduction to Problem Solving and Programming and Object-Oriented Programming courses at Northern Virginia Community College, conducted in collaboration with George Mason University and Rochester Institute of Technology. A mixed-methods research design combining student learning assessments, software development analytics, faculty implementation studies, and independent external evaluation will examine instructional effectiveness, implementation fidelity, and factors supporting improved student learning. Project resources will be disseminated as openly licensed educational materials for community colleges nationwide. The award supports a Track 1 Innovation in Two-Year College STEM Education (ITYC) initiative designed to strengthen faculty capacity to teach AI-assisted software development and prepare students for transfer and employment in a workforce increasingly transformed by artificial intelligence tools. Performance occurs at Northern Virginia Community College in Annandale, Virginia, with period of performance from October 15, 2026, through September 30, 2029.
Mod # | Description | ReasonForModification | Federal Obligation | Date |
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| Not listed | $215.7k | 8/6/26 |